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Hello! Thank you so much for visiting me in the Attic, it's lovely to see you. My name is Lucy and I'm a happily married Mum with three children. We live in a cosy terraced house on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales in England which we are slowly renovating and making home. I have a passion for crochet and colour and love to share my creative journey. I hope you enjoy your peek into my colourful little world x

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March 07, 2012

Domestic News

Friday's Fresh Flowers from the market were these incredible orange and pink tulips, along with a couple bunches of daffs.

The tulips went all flopsy and bendy almost as soon as I put them in the jug, but I have a soft spot for bendy-stemmed tulips and enjoy seeing them change daily.

News item #2 :: Polka Dot Sprinkles ::

I was so excited when I found these Polka Dot sugar sprinkles in the supermarket, couldn't wait to use them. Aren't they fun? I made these buns at the weekend, managing to stain my hands bright red in the process (the lid on the red food colouring got stuck, and well, I made a right ol' mess o' meself).

News item #3 :: Pegging Out ::

We've had some glorious sunshine here this past week, although it's still surprisingly cold. yesterday I dusted off my pegs and hung the laundry outside for the first time this year. It didn't dry completely, but almost. Spring is so close to arriving now and I am more than ready for it.

News item #4 :: Decluttering Mission Resumes ::

Perhaps the most momentous news of the week, I've finally begun my assault on the Shelves of Doom. Four shelves down, four to go.

Oh, before I go, just a note to add that I'm feeling very much brighter in myself this week, so happy to be out from under the grey cloud that I've been under for a while. I've been a bit off kilter these past few weeks, low physical energy combined with a weirdly heavy heart, it's so unusual for me to get stuck in Misery-mode and I've not enjoyed it one bit. I just wanted to thank you for all your good wishes, I've been feeling lots of positive vibes coming through my Attic Window lately. ♥ Heartfelt thanks to you for that ♥

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I've just been informed by the very knowledgeable ladies of the WRI (the Scottish equivalent of the WI) that if you pierce the stems of your tulips - about an inch from the heads - with a needle to cause a hole all the way through, it will prevent your tulips from drooping.

Personal disclaimer - do not apply this method to your other half's droopy bits :)

My mum always tells me that to cure a wilty tulip is to get a pin and prick a small hole through the top of the stalk near the base of the flower head. Not sure if you like them wilty but if you fancy them being a bit more upright you could give it a go.

Once again you've cheered me up and coloured my world! By the way, I completed your Happy Flower and gave it as a housewarming gift to my son and his partner - they loved it! Now I need to make one for myself.

Glad you are feeling a little brighter. The sunshine surely helps cheer us all up. Enjoy a warmer weekend!
We have daffodils waiting to open up in a vase today. Hope they do as I love their yellow colour.
Thanks for being such a tonic to so many
X

Lucy,
Drink plenty of water and GO,GO,GO on those shelves! LOVE the flowers and the little dots!!!!It's really cold here today - low 30's -but sunny days are coming......
Whatever happened to your tease about picking up the knitting needles?

Sorry you've not been feeling right. If you've not been feeling right with no obvious reason, could I suggest you ask your doctor for a thyroid test.
I'm working on a ripple too in Debbie Bliss Andes - Attic 24 inspired luxury!!!

I feel your doom and gloom regarding the February blues, I have them every year too!!and to think they added an extra day this year! But March is coming and things will get better. Maybe you and I just need to feel the siol and smell the tress, flowers etc. to feel grounded again. After reading your BLOG I picked up the crochet hooks again and I love your tutorials and plan on making some of your projects, well attempt one anyway. ttbfn from "Across the pond"

Those tulips look so lovely. Don't know if anyone else has told you this tip, but if you get a pin or needle, and pierce the stem halfway through, I think just below the flower head, the stems should stay upright.

The cupcakes are so pretty! What do you do to the frosting to make it so shiny and pretty! I love all the happy colors you show on your blog! Spring is upon us. I think it does help the mood to be almost done with winter.

How brave Lucy tackling your shelves of doom, they are going to be the most fantastic shelves of bliss when they are finished! I have a whole room of doom to work on........just not brave enough to tackle it at the moment.....luckily I can shut the door and ignore it, for now anyway LOL!

Love the sprinkles Lucy...so yummy just to look at!! And starting on the "shelves of doom".. they really aren't all that bad. I have more messy things than that, I can tell you. But what a positive feeling just starting is!! More power to you girl
Hugs
Gloria

Wonderful to hear that the warmer weather is lifting your mood. When I am feeling the heavier moods I find that popping into Attic24 really lifts my spirits. To know that even someone as wonderfully talented and colourful as you also has down days reminds me that we all feel like that sometimes for whatever reason. I have a big colourful bag of bright and soft cotton in front of me a glass of wine and a sleeping baby in a sling and I am feeling lovely and uplifted about to revisit some of your old posts looking for inspiration which I know I will find. Pure JOY! Thank you Lucy xxx

Hi Lucy
Maria from Australia here. Just wanted to let you know how beautiful your work is. The colours you use are breathtaking and you write so well.
You have inspired me greatly to pursue and honour my own creativity and for this I thank you.
I have tried to send you a few emails but perhaps I have an incorrect email address?

You are a gift to the world dear Lucy... thank-you.
Have made a humble donation...enjoy
Many thanks
Maria Kirchner